IT wasn’t pretty but Munster coach Declan Kidney was delighted after his side sneaked to the narrowest of Magners League wins over Border Reivers at Thomond Park on Saturday night.

WITH new Australian signing Tim McGann making his debut, Declan Kidney is looking for a stronger effort from his Munster charges when they take on Border Reivers in the Magners Celtic League at Thomond Park tonight (7.30).

Munster 13 Newcastle 10

SCOTLAND coach Matt Williams admits the loss of Tom Smith and Cameron Mather is a huge blow ahead of their trip to Rome to play Italy tomorrow.

SCOTLAND COACH Matt Williams has admitted that in an ideal world he would not throw three uncapped players into the firing line against Wales – but insists he has no option.